Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 290 - 296: Absorption

Da Qing naturally had no objections, as Li Zhiruiʼs cave dwelling was one of the places in Wanxian Island with the densest spiritual energy, and other locations may not support the healthy growth of a fourth-order Spirit Plant.

As for why not plant it directly in the space? Because the Green Lotus was Mu Lingʼerʼs personal possession, and although she was Da Qingʼs Dao companion, there was still the possibility of her leaking secrets.

Unless she was willing to make a Dao oath.

”Iʼll go and hand this White Feather Swan over to the family and see how much Contribution Value it can be exchanged for, you just rest here in the cave dwelling with Mu Lingʼer,” said Li Zhirui as he got up to leave.

Besides doing what he said, he would also take the opportunity to go to the Red Pine Market to meet Jiang Fengwu and see if he could confirm a certain relationship.

The reason Li Zhirui had this sudden idea was firstly because he felt challenged by Da Qing— even a Spirit Turtle had a Dao companion, and he did not, and secondly, their own relation had been dragging on for so many years; it was time to settle it.

”Elder Lian.”

Li Shilian, who was tending to Spiritual Medicine, took a while before looking up and smiling. ”What brings you here today? Do you have something on your mind?”

”You are a very busy person; I wouldnʼt dare to bother you if it were not for something important,” Li Zhirui joked as he took out the White Feather Swan and explained the origins of the Spirit Beast to him.

In fact, Li Zhirui was not lying with those words, for Li Shilian was indeed very busy every day. Despite many clan members helping with the vast Spirit Fields established by the family and the various Spirit Beasts being bred, the most critical and essential tasks still fell upon him alone to complete.

Yet even though Li Shilian was a Golden Core cultivator, he was gradually feeling exhausted, as both managing Spirit Fields and raising Spirit Beasts were quite taxing labors, and that was after delegating a portion of the tasks.

”What a fine creature!” Li Shilianʼs eyes were immediately filled with joy, ”I didnʼt expect Da Qing to have such good fortune.”

A third-order Spirit Beast was quite precious to the Li family; after all, many clan members still had only second-order Spirit Beasts as contracts, with third-order ones only afforded to those with outstanding aptitudes.

”Elder Lian, please take your time, I have other matters and must be going,” Li Zhirui said, not waiting for Li Shilianʼs response before quickly walking away.

Two flowers blossom, each showing their unique brilliance.

In the marketplace.

”I wonder how Zhirui is doing now?” Concern flickered in the beautiful eyes of Jiang Fengwu.

Time had passed since the big battle, and the news had spread far and wide. With a little inquiry, the circumstances of the war were easy to learn.

Since she had not seen Li Zhirui come to find her for so long, she feared he might have met with misfortune, but thankfully messages he sent later had eased Jiang Fengwuʼs worries.

”Taoist Jiang, are you in your room?” A crisp male voice suddenly came from outside the door.

”This voice, why does it sound so familiar?”

”Is this...” Jiang Fengwuʼs expression froze in surprise, nearly leaping up from the bed, then hurriedly opened the door at the fastest speed.

Casually glancing at him, she saw no signs of injury, yet she did not believe Li Shiqing was unharmed, as he indeed had a quite lengthy period of recuperation.

”Taoist Jiang, long time no see!” Li Zhiruiʼs face revealed a bright smile, his eyes filled with tenderness.

”Long time no see!” Jiang Fengwuʼs heart raced uncontrollably, forced to suppress it to prevent the other party from seeing her joy.

”Actually, I came to you for a very important matter,” Li Zhiruiʼs expression suddenly turned serious, saying, ”This is not the place for discussion, please follow me.”

”Alright,” Jiang Fengwu, guessing what it might be about, agreed without hesitation.

Aboard the Spirit Boat suspended in the Tianqiong sky, Li Zhirui and Jiang Fengwu stood opposite each other.

”I would like to ask Taoist Jiang, are you willing to become my Dao companion?” he was very straightforward this time, directly expressing his intentions.

”Do you know?” Jiang Fengwu did not respond, but instead spoke of their past interactions, ”I have been waiting for this question for a very long time!”

”Hahahahahaha...”

Seeing Jiang Fengwu agreed, Li Zhirui was overjoyed, his laughter spread throughout the entire Marketplace, leaving everyone puzzled.

”Fengwu, rest assured, I will hold a grand wedding for you!”

A glimmer of longing flashed in Jiang Fengwuʼs eyes, but in the end, she declined, ”Thereʼs no need for such trouble, a simple celebration will do, just lively enough.”

”Just wait and see what Iʼll do!”

However, an unexpected incident absorbed all of Li Zhiruiʼs energy and time, leaving him no time to plan and prepare for the wedding.

The Mingling of Yuanming Sect had fallen!

With his death, the many vassal forces under his command began to bite at Yuanming Sect, scrambling for various resources.

No one knew the true cause of death of this Golden Core cultivator, but since he was already dead, there was no need to be too sharp-eyed about it.

What the Li family needed to do now was the same as those small forces, to snatch the things left behind by Yuanming Sect!

Of course, the Spiritual Objects they sought were not enough for the Li family, who had their sights set on the medicine gardens Yuanming Sect had cultivated over many years, as well as the vast and ownerless land!

The Green Sword Sect was a bit too far, and after internal discussions within the Li family, they ultimately decided to give up the third-grade Spirit Vein.

Mainly because the Li family currently had only three Golden Core cultivators, and with Li Shiqing still healing, they couldnʼt spare anyone to go and take charge.

Of course, with no Golden Core forces nearby, no one dared to compete with the Li family for that Spirit Vein, all consciously avoiding it.

As for the five hundred miles of Yunping State, the Li family would not let go easily and would definitely keep it firmly in their hands.

”Elder Lian, we should come forward and take Yunping State directly, then use the Island Moving Divine Ability to move the nearby islands to the middle of the two hundred miles of sea area between the mainland and Wanxian Island, connecting them into one whole.”

Although itʼs very troublesome and requires Golden Core cultivators to spend a long time to complete, itʼs a very good thing for the Li family as it allows them to control this territory more conveniently and quickly.

Once the two territories are merged, the area under the Li familyʼs control will exceed a thousand miles, which is more than enough for the Li family to develop for a long time!

”Good, weʼll just have to work a bit harder when the time comes,” Li Shilian nodded in agreement.

Li Chengmo then said, ”That third-grade Spirit Vein in Guangqing State, I would like to allocate it to the various forces in Yunping State, to have them all move there and share its use.”

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiruiʼs eyes lit up; Li Chengmoʼs idea was excellent!

The Li family may not possess the strength now, but that doesnʼt mean they wonʼt in the future. However, in the meantime, they couldnʼt just let that time go to waste, could they?

Then Li Chengmo came up with such an idea, allowing these small forces to jointly occupy and come together to protect this third-grade Spirit Vein.